The most recent crime was a theft Thursday afternoon at Jones Bicycles and Skateboards, 5332 E. 2 nd St. in Belmont Shore, where thieves stole two bicycles, Massacani said.

Store Manager Steven Davis said one suspect stole a road bike valued at $4,600, and another suspect stole a BMX valued at $525. A third suspect distracted store employees while the two suspects, at different times, casually walked out the door with the bikes.

Store employees didn't notice the missing bikes until the end of the work day. The theft was reported to the police on Friday.

The theft was caught on the store's video security cameras, Davis said. However, the suspects didn't look familiar to any of the store's employees, he said.

The second incident was a burglary Aug. 7 at a bike shop in the 1800 block of Broadway. Store employees noticed that two bikes and other merchandise, which were in the store the night before, had been stolen.

The burglary was reported Wednesday, Massacani said.

The merchandise value wasn't available and it wasn't clear how the suspects entered the shop.

Anyone with information on these crimes should contact 562-570-7351. Anonymous tips can be made by text or online at www.tipsoft.com.